Mexican-Style Green Chile Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Green Chile Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 1 1/3 cups chicken broth; 1 1/4 cups canned green chilies, drained (can use more!); 1 -2 teaspoon cumin; 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted; salt and pepper; 24 corn tortillas (you might use a couple less than 24, or use as many as needed); 4 cups cooked chicken (or use cooked turkey); 2 cups cheddar cheese (or to taste) or 2 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded and divided (or to taste)

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups canned green chilies, drained (can use more!)
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
salt and pepper
24 corn tortillas (you might use a couple less than 24, or use as many as needed)
4 cups cooked chicken (or use cooked turkey)
2 cups cheddar cheese (or to taste) or 2 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded and divided (or to taste)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
In a medium heavy pot or saucepan, heat 2-3 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in chopped onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper, saute for about 3-4 minutes.
4
Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, cumin and chicken soup, season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes or until heated through and combined; remove from heat.
5
Spread about 1 cup of the soup mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6
Arrange 5-6 tortillas over the soup mixture, then top with about 1 cup chicken, then about 1/2 cup shredded cheese (or to taste).
7
Repeat the layers (ENDING with the cheese).
8
Spread the remaining soup mixture over the cheese.
9
Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

1898

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste), 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style Green Chile Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican-Style Green Chile Chicken Casserole

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